July 19, 2019

They say it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. Our chief meteorologist Paul Huttner says meteorologists know it’s both. Highs in the 90s generated peak heat indexes of 100 to 110 degrees this afternoon across the Twin Cities metro area. Hang in there: Cooler air will spread across Minnesota this weekend. ~ MPR News staff | Weather forecast

In Minnesota, you can still find a skiing spot in a July heat wave — sort of

Even as temperatures swelter into the 90s across much of the state, snowboarders and skiers can still find a small refuge to ride in northeastern Minnesota.

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Home in Minnesota, Omar pledges to continue as Trump's 'nightmare'

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Artist explores truth through piece that will wear away at Mia

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Some of the people struggling the most to pay back their debt are the millions of students who took out student loans but never finished a degree.

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